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Alex #213766 09/11/07 07:17 PM
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I just read about Alex the gifted parrot.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20723212/?GT1=10357

Never forget:
Leaf - 11/5/07
Louie - 1/25/08
Bill - 4/16/08
Papeete - 4/21/08
Re: Alex [Re: Four Keets] #213825 09/11/07 10:16 PM
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So sad he was an amazing bird. I couldnt imagine working with a bird like that for so long. It would be like loosing a sibling.
*sniff*


RIP Peeps
Re: Alex [Re: val313] #214328 09/14/07 03:33 PM
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Wow, I wonder did they get him from a baby or was he older than 30 when he died....

I wish everyone knew how smart birds are. I could never understand the phrase "bird-brain"....
Re: Alex [Re: Frankie Knife] #214336 09/14/07 04:35 PM
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I had the impression that they got him as a baby so that the scientists would be the only ones working on his training.

I think it is particularly amazing that he could show emotions like that. Definitely a smart birdy.

Last edited by Four Keets; 09/14/07 04:36 PM.
Never forget:
Leaf - 11/5/07
Louie - 1/25/08
Bill - 4/16/08
Papeete - 4/21/08
Re: Alex [Re: Four Keets] #214412 09/14/07 11:51 PM
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"The secret of success is constancy to purpose" - Benjamin Disraeli.
Re: Alex [Re: PDM] #214526 09/15/07 03:44 PM
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I remeber watching a TV program on Alex, he was awesome, he could distinguish colours/shapes and materials. As in , 'get the blue fabric circle "and he would. he probably did soooo much more. RIP Alex. Thanks for you contribution to research.

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